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Stephen Crane

I stood upon a high place,

And saw, below, many devils

Running, leaping,

And carousing in sin.

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Engaged in or ready for action; characterized by energetic work, thought, or speech.

The students were very active in class discussions, asking many thoughtful questions.

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Another peal of laughter from the whole

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Paul Laurence Dunbar·1872–1906·modernist literature
You unconscionable scoundrel, you! If Iwas your master, I’d give you a hundred lashes.” “Pete,” said his master, “don’t you knowthat it is dishonourable to shoot a man from be- 180